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Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

The Different Types of Birth Injuries and Their Impact on Families

By Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC |

As an expecting parent, you hope for a healthy birth, but malpractice, mistakes, and complications can lead to birth injuries. These injuries can range from minor to severe and can have a profound impact on the child’s life. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of birth injuries and how they can impact… Read More »

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Advocate Trinity Hospital Ordered to Pay $23 Million Dollars After Failure to Timely Deliver Leads to Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy

By Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC |

On May 1, 2024, a jury in Cook County, Illinois, awarded $23,070,000 to Na’ Jai Johnson, a seven-year-old girl who suffers from brain damage and cerebral palsy. A jury of 12 unanimously found that a nurse and two obstetricians at Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago were negligent by failing to deliver Na’Jai by a… Read More »

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The Cost of Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy

By Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC |

When your child suffers a brain injury that causes cerebral palsy, it can turn what is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life into one of the hardest. In such a difficult and emotional moment, money may be the last thing on your mind – but as time goes on,… Read More »

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What Medical Mistakes Can Cause Cerebral Palsy?

By Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC |

Cerebral palsy can have several causes, including infections during pregnancy, damage to the child’s head during birth or pregnancy, or loss of oxygen during delivery. Sometimes, these causes are unavoidable; however, a significant number of cerebral palsy cases are due to medical malpractice. What is medical malpractice, and how can it cause cerebral palsy?… Read More »

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What Causes Cerebral Palsy in Infants?

By Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC |

When complications in the birth of a child cause damage or issues with the development of the brain, the child may develop cerebral palsy, affecting their life expectancy and quality of life. Previously, many people used to believe that cerebral palsy was caused by a lack of oxygen during the birth process, but now… Read More »

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What Is the Life Expectancy for Those with Cerebral Palsy?

By Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC |

When parents have a child, they want the child to have the best of everything, and the parents hope they will succeed in raising a healthy, happy individual who will have a long life. However, things don’t always go according to plan, and factors beyond a parent’s control can significantly impact a child’s life…. Read More »

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Cerebral Palsy: Does It Worsen with Age?

By Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC |

Cerebral palsy is a health condition or disorder that is caused by unusual brain development, most commonly before a child is even born. It can range from mild to severe, and symptoms typically manifest as speech disorders, difficulty controlling muscle movement, and restrictive learning disabilities. As serious as cerebral palsy is at its onset,… Read More »

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The Four “Not So” Essential Criteria

By Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC |

In 2003, the American Academy of Pediatrics (“AAP”), along with the American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology (“ACOG”), published Neonatal Encephalopathy and Cerebral Palsy: Defining the Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology (“NEACP”). The NEACP (or Green Book) sought to identify four “essential” criteria necessary to attribute the events of labor and delivery to neonatal encephalopathy and… Read More »

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Baltimore Mother, Son Win $4.1 Million Verdict

By Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman, LLC |

A Baltimore City jury has awarded $4.1 million to a woman and her 8-year-old son who alleged that the negligence of University of Maryland Medical Center doctors caused his cerebral palsy. Nicole Player claimed doctors did not deliver Darryl Gholston Jr. immediately but instead waited for more than 12 hours after noticing his umbilical… Read More »

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